April 30, 2026

‘Two Tough Years Ahead’, Khosru Warns of Painful Economic Fix

Dhaka: Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday warned that Bangladesh faces at least two more difficult years before its economy can recover from the current downturn, signalling tough and potentially unpopular decisions ahead. ‘We n…

Tk 200cr Paddy Damaged as Floods Devastate Sunamganj Haors

Sunamganj: Thousands of hectares of Boro paddy have gone under water in the haor areas of Sunamganj following sudden flooding triggered by breached embankments and upstream rainfall, causing losses estimated at around Tk 200 crore, officials said. In …

HC Grants Bail to Ivy in Two More Cases

Narayanganj: The High Court on Thursday granted bail to former Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy in two murder cases linked to the July uprising. The HC bench of Justice KM Zahid Sarwar and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher passed the o…

Fire at Demra Ink Factory Under Control

Dhaka: A fire that broke out at a tin-shed ink manufacturing factory in Amulia Model Town area in Demra of the capital on Wednesday morning has been brought under control. The incident created significant concern among local residents and factory work…

Youth Hacks Grandmother to Death Over Land Dispute in Mymensingh

Mymensingh: An elderly woman was hacked to death allegedly by her grandson for refusal to transfer land to him in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Ayesha Khatun, 70, of Jatia village under Bhaitkandi uni…